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EK02 HAA

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,031 mi
Last recorded125,031 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 HAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 123,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 123,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 119,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 119,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,541 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2010 85,309 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2009 77,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/rear inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,414 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts

undertray

Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts

undertray

Pass 22 May 2007 51,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 40,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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EK02 HAA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK02 HAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK02 HAA registered?

EK02 HAA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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